Printing Postcards with pantone spot colors

We print 1 to 2 color postcards using pantone spot colors on 1 or 2 sides. Our paper selection is moderate vellum bristol, astroparche or index cover and if needed we can custom print and custom cut to size on premium paper from Mohawk and Neenah. There are 16 standard ink colors to choose from and in addition we can mix any specific pantone color that you need. Choose from additional options such as perforation, numbering or die cutting.

Artwork guidelines for offset spot color printing

Any artwork supplied for solid spot ink color printing needs to be in encapsulated postscript an eps vector format file to ensure proper color separations, this type of print process is at 133 line screen to ensure proper file output the file resolution should be at least 1200 dpi for line art or 300 dpi for grayscale or halftone images or pictures you should lighten bitmap image files to compensate for dot gain.

If your postcard artwork bleeds it will require to add 1/8" extra imprint area to each side for trim and all text must be 1/8" minimum from the cut edge. If applicable include die lines in your design if you will be making a special shape that bleeds or needs to be die cut, perforated or scored.